The Renewed Interest in Nuclear Energy

The federal government and states ranging from Tennessee to New York are interested in expanding the use of nuclear power. The motivations include satisfying rising demand for electricity, lowering greenhouse gas emissions from the power sector, and technological innovation in nuclear power. However, there are also challenges, including the costs of construction, obtaining fuel supply, nuclear waste, and public concerns about the safety of nuclear power.

At this event, Heather Payne will provide an overview of the renewed interest in nuclear power in the U.S. and the challenges and opportunities of nuclear power in the present moment. Katrina Wyman will then moderate a conversation about these topics with Tom Dougherty, Erich Scherer and Heather Payne. Advanced registration is required. Register here.

Panelists:

Tom Dougherty is a partner at Womble Bond Dickinson, where he heads its Nuclear Sector Team.
Heather Payne is the Carter C. Kissell Professor in Law at The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law and the author of the forthcoming law review article, Revisiting Reprocessing and Atomic Fictions.
Erich Scherer is Director of Strategy at the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority, where he leads the Advanced Nuclear team.

Moderator: 
Katrina Wyman is the Wilf Family Professor of Property Law at New York University School of Law.

Light refreshments will be available.

CLE:  This event has been approved to offer 1.5 New York State CLE credits in the category of Areas of Professional Practice.

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